I've had a similar problem, the low end diodes in the alternator are bad. I
ended up replacing the whole thing under warranty.

Jere

----- Original Message -----
From: "Little Bear" <naiu@MEDIAONE.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, December 13, 2000 7:23 PM
Subject: Idiot Light Alternator

> 1985 Westfalia 1.9
> Alternator Replaced by PO within past year
>
>
> Problem:
>
> Upon Start-Up the Idiot LIght for alternator/battery comes on.
> Upon appling gas approx to 1500 rpm's light goes off.
>
> My diag:
>
> Possible loose alternator belt
>
> Solutions:
>
> Fill In the blank here
>
>
> Namaste
> Stephen
>
> 85 westy
>